PRESSURE AGING VESSEL
PRESSURE AGING VESSEL


Name of the equipment:

Pressure Aging Vessel

 

Make & Model:

PRENTEX- PAV9500

 

I-Stem Registration ID-

                            

 

Category of Instrument

Characterization and Testing

 

Types of Analysis / Testing

Used for aging paving asphalt binders

 

Application:

It is used in the asphalt industry for the aging of paving asphalt binders, specifically for testing and evaluating their performance and durability under various environmental conditions.

Description of Instrument

It is a laboratory instrument used for the accelerated aging of paving asphalt binders. It consists of a pressure vessel, air supply system, and temperature control system, designed to simulate the effects of time and temperature on asphalt binders.

Booking Details




Book through I-STEM:

https://www.istem.gov.in/

 

Slot Booking Link

I-STEM Slot Booking link for External User

 

 



Booking available for

Internal and External Both

 

Requisition form for

Internals

Externals

Contact Details

 

 

Faculty In-charge:

Dr. M. Sivakumar

 

Email ID:

sivakumarm@nitc.ac.in

Phone number:

 0495-2286232

 

Technical Staff:

Abhiraj A R

abhirajar@nitc.ac.in

 

Ajin Das C K

ajindasck@nitc.ac.in

 

Chandni P R

chandnipr@nitc.ac.in

 

 

Department

CED

 

Office Email ID

cedoffice@nitc.ac.in

 

Location

Pavement Engineering Laboratory

 

Lab Phone No.

0495-228624

Features, Working Principle and Specifications

 

Features of the equipment

 

  Pressure vessel

  Air supply system

  Temperature control system

 

Unique features/Measurement capabilities, if any

      Simulates real-world aging conditions

      High-pressure vessel (up to 350 psig)

      Precise temperature control (50°C to 180°C)

      Real-time data logging

 

 

Instrument Technical Description and Major Specifications (This Specifications Limited to Major 5)

          Pressure: 350 psig (2.41 MPa)

          Temperature: 50°C to 180°C (122°F to 356°F)

          Power: 10-amp, single-phase, 100-125 volt AC

          Air Supply: Regulated compressed air (2.10 MPa)

          Dimensions: 60" x 36" x 24" (152 cm x 91 cm x 61 cm)

Measurement/Sample specifications:

          Sample size: 10 TFOT sample pans

          Sample type: Asphalt binders

          Temperature control: 50°C to 180°C (122°F to 356°F)

 

 

Type of Sample Required for Analysis / Testing (Quantity, Pre-Preparation, State etc.) Guidelines for Sample Submission – User Instructions

 

 

The Prentex PAV Model 9500 requires:

      Sample type: Asphalt binders

      Sample quantity: 10 TFOT sample pans

      Pre-preparation: None required

      Sample state: Liquid or semi-solid

Guidelines for Sample Submission:

  1. Collect a representative sample from the production batch.
  2. Store and label the sample properly.
  3. Submit the sample to the testing laboratory in the original container.

 

User Charges Rs. (GST Extra)

 

Internal

External Academic Institutes

National R&D Lab

Industry